Artificial intelligence (AI) has been successfully applied in numerous scientific domains. In biomedicine, AI has already shown tremendous potential, e.g., in the interpretation of next-generation sequencing data and in the design of clinical decision support systems. However, training an AI model on sensitive data raises concerns about the privacy of individual participants. For example, summary statistics of a genome-wide association study can be used to determine the presence or absence of an individual in a given dataset. This considerable privacy risk has led to restrictions in accessing genomic and other biomedical data, which is detrimental for collaborative research and impedes scientific progress. Hence, there has been a substantial effort to develop AI methods that can learn from sensitive data while protecting individuals' privacy. This paper provides a structured overview of recent advances in privacy-preserving AI techniques in biomedicine. It places the most important state-of-the-art approaches within a unified taxonomy and discusses their strengths, limitations, and open problems. As the most promising direction, we suggest combining federated machine learning as a more scalable approach with other additional privacy-preserving techniques. This would allow to merge the advantages to provide privacy guarantees in a distributed way for biomedical applications. Nonetheless, more research is necessary as hybrid approaches pose new challenges such as additional network or computation overhead.


A sizeable gift or inheritance may temporarily improve your disabled child’s life, but it can also jeopardize vital federal and Ohio state benefits like Social Security income and Medicaid. A special needs trust can help you plan for the future without sacrificing critical long-term government support.
Before making your estate plan, it is helpful to understand the basic features of different types of special needs trusts.
Third-party trust
You can create a third-party trust to hold limitless assets from various sources to supplement your child’s government benefits. The holdings can pass on to other family members in the future, making this trust a versatile estate planning tool. However, you must name a trustee to allocate the assets, which your child may not own.
First-party trust
Beneficiaries may own the assets in first-party trusts, which often come from inheritances or injury settlements. In Ohio, you may create a first-party trust for your minor child, or your mentally competent adult child under age 65 can establish one. In either scenario, the funds may apply only toward the original grantee’s expenses, which government programs do not cover. The remaining balances after that person’s death must reimburse Medicaid.
Pooled trust
A pooled trust combines the assets in many first or third-party trusts for investments that meet a broad range of needs. A nonprofit organization serves as the trustee, thus minimizing administrative work and costs. Any assets remaining in a first-party pooled fund after a grantee’s death must reimburse Medicaid; otherwise, nonprofits usually keep final account balances to benefit others with special needs.
A special needs trust can secure your child’s future, but the relevant federal and Ohio state laws are complex. Still, these financial tools can be indispensable for providing your child with the resources to meet any future eventuality.


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SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The latest investment update published by the World Gold Council (WGC) noted that gold delivered 19% returns during the initial six-month period of the current year. This is at a time when major Japanese and global assets witnessed declines. The strong performance by gold was mainly driven by a combination of rising inflation, geopolitical risks and a weaker local currency against dollar.
The Japanese financial markets remained turbulent during H1 2022 due to several factors including negative real economic growth in Q1. The weakness in yen coupled with global geopolitical risks put pressure on local equities. Incidentally, the Japanese yen has depreciated by almost 18% against dollar so far this year.
However, gold in yen fared well, mainly driven by heightened demand for hedges. The gold in yen surged higher significantly by 19% during the initial half of the year. A stronger dollar limited the upside of gold, though, noted WGC report.
The recent strong performance of gold highlights the strategic value of the yellow metal for Japanese investors, even in the midst of yen weakness and global uncertainties. In the event of a possible rise in stagflation risks, gold may become even more attractive to Japanese investors, WGC said.
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Summary
The network analytics market was valued at USD 1803.52 million in 2020, and it is expected to reach USD 5456.35 million in 2026, registering a CAGR of 20.12% over the forecast period (2021 - 2026). The network analytics market is set to witness a significant growth rate in the near future, owing to the increasing need for autonomous and self-managing networks.
- The global IP traffic is expected to increase exponentially in the upcoming years, as network communications are becoming an essential component of multiple business models for present dayâ€™s communication companies.
- Hence, it is necessary to improve the network reliability and eliminate disruptions. Increasing adoption of network analytics by cloud service providers (who are facing challenges in maintaining service level agreement (SLA) standards and coping with the top-class quality service and quality of experience (QuE) parameters) is expected to boost the adoption rate of network analytics.
- With the growing adoption for IoT and emergence of Industry 4.0, the number of interconnected entities is expected to grow steeply, leading to the generation of extensive amounts of network data.
- Additionally, network analytics may become more important and broadly deployed, as network security has become more critical on priority basis across any organization.
Key Market Trends
Communication Service Providers Segment is Expected to Witness a Significant Growth
- The telecom industry is leading the market, in terms of the adoption rate of network analytics. Growth in the mobile industry has been dramatic by virtually any measure, and despite some reports of a slowdown, it is still expected to rise.
- The advent of 5G network, coupled with increasing penetration of smartphones, promises to lead to an enormous wave of data traffic. The signs of 5G that demand more speed, greater efficiency, and less latency may be essential to support the connected things in future.
- Telecom organizations are depending on terabytes of data that are being generated and stored in silos and scattered across the business ecosystem. However, for simpler and faster processing of only relevant data, telecom companies need an advanced analytics-driven data solution, which may help them to achieve timely and accurate insights.
- Telecom operators that want to be innovative and maximize their revenue potential must have the right solution at the right place and right time, so that they can control the volume, variety, and velocity of data coming into their organization and leverage on actionable insights obtained from that data.
North America is Expected to Lead the Market
- The region is expected to occupy the largest market share, but is expected to show a moderate growth rate, due to the early adoption of network analytics by the leading players in the region.
- Availability of technology and infrastructure, increased cyber-malware attack on the networks in the region, and higher technology adoption rate are expected to contribute to the growth of the market in the region. Additionally, the region has the worldâ€™s leading telecom companies, like AT&T and Verizon, who are employing network analytics, extensively.
- Furthermore, the region, especially the United States, is seeing a rise in the number of cloud-based analytics startups focused on network analytics. This is expected to help maintain the regionâ€™s dominance in the upcoming years.
Competitive Landscape
The network analytics market is neither a highly competitive market nor has limited number of players present in the market.
Sep 2017 - IBM and VMware announced that more than 1,400 enterprises are incorporating their cloud-based analytics services, IBM Cloud. To take their partnership further, IBM is launching network control and visibility solutions from F5 Networks and Fortinet.
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Abstract
Telomere length (TL) is highly heritable, and a shorter telomere at birth may increase the risk of age-related problems. Additionally, a shorter TL may represent a biomarker of chronic stress and has been associated with psychiatric disorders. However, no study has explored whether there is an association between TL and the symptoms of one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood: Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). We evaluated 61 (range, 6-16 years) ADHD children and their parents between 2012 and 2014. TL was measured with a quantitative polymerase chain reaction method with telomere signal normalized to the signal from a single copy gene (36B4) to generate a T/S ratio. Family data was processed through a generalized estimated equations (GEE) model to determine the effect of parental TL on children TL. Inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were also evaluated in relation to TL. For the first time, we found general heritability to be the major mechanism explaining interindividual TL variation in ADHD (father-child: 95% CI = 0.35/0.91, p < 0.001; mother-child: 95% CI = 0.38/0.74, p < 0.001). The hyperactive-impulsive dimension of ADHD was related with children's TL (r = -339, p = 0.008) and maternal TL (r = -264, p = 0.047), but not with paternal TL (p > 0.05). The ADHD inattentive dimension was not significant associated with TL in this study (p > 0.05). TL was shown to be a potential biomarker of the ADHD symptoms burden in families affected by this neurodevelopmental disorder. However, it is crucial that future studies investigating the rate of telomere attrition in relation to psychiatric problems to consider the strong determination of TL at birth by inheritance.


(Last Updated on March 25, 2022 by zimdaily)
HARARE – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Zimbabwe’s economic growth to reach 3,5% this year. The Bretton woods institution however immediately urged government to implement policies which helps tighten the monetary system to contain inflation. In a statement following the conclusion of Article IV consultations with Zimbabwe this week, IMF’s executive board said Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose by 6,3% in 2021 on the back of a bumper maize harvest, strong pickup in mining, and buoyant construction.
The institution acknowledged the tighter policy stance implemented since mid-2020 relative to 2019 saying it has contributed to lowering inflation to 60,7% year on year at the end 2021.
“The output recovery that resumed in 2021 is expected to continue, albeit at a slower pace, with growth projected at about 3,5% in 2022 and 3% over the medium term in line with Zimbabwe’s growth potential,” the IMF said. It was acknowledged that the fiscal policy was tightened in 2020-21, reflecting increased revenues and lowered spending which resulted in the current account balance turning into a surplus during the 2019-21 period.
However, the institution raised concerns on the fact that inflation figures remain high amid rising poverty which has seen a third of the population risking food insecurity partly due to protracted droughts.
The international finance institution said international reengagement has lagged as stakeholders seek political and economic reforms with the 2019 Staff-Monitored Program having experienced significant policy slippages and elapsed without a review.
“Since then, the authorities have made significant progress towards restoring macroeconomic stability, though the implementation of past IMF policy advice has been mixed.
“The authorities have developed a debt resolution strategy and started token payments to creditors in a bid to make progress on reengagement,” the IMF said.
Directors agreed that fiscal policy should aim to restore macroeconomic stability and create fiscal space for priority spending and emphasized the need to enhance revenue mobilisation, including through broadening the tax base and improving tax administration and compliance.
“On the spending side, accelerating reforms of state-owned enterprises and enhancing fiscal controls will be critical to limit fiscal risks. Directors also encouraged the authorities to use the SDR allocation prudently and transparently,” IMF said.
The Bretton Woods institution recommended the need to increase the operational independence of the central bank, discontinuation of its quasi-fiscal operations, and improvement of its coordination with the fiscal authorities.
They said concerted efforts are needed toward greater exchange rate flexibility by allowing a more transparent and market-driven price process.
“Directors encouraged the authorities to advance reforms, noting that a new Staff Monitored Program could help establish a track record of sound policies and provide further impetus to their re-engagement efforts,” IMF added.
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51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; (he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 53He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. Luke 1:51-53)
Mary now describes God’s past actions, mindful that the character of God does not change. In these verses, the echoes of Hannah’s song are also very strong. For those of us who are relatively so comfortable in the West, they provide a challenge to our privileged status. It challenges any pride we might have, however well-concealed or not it may be. v.51 highlights God’s strength; he is poetically personified, portrayed as having a ruling arm. With his strength, he can scatter our proud, arrogant hearts, if they are not aligned with his purposes – a significant wake-up call!
This theme continues in the remaining two verses: we also see that God’s heart is for the poor and humble, and about supplying for them. Notice the chiastic pattern of vv.52-53, which puts the poor in the centre: he unseats rulers from thrones (rich), but exalts the humble (poor); provides food for the hungry (poor), but sends the wealthy away empty (rich). God is less interested in those who see themselves as sufficient. He even has the power to turn the tables completely. These verses reveal how we all need God and His mercy; compared to Him, we are all poor. Regrettably, there are many who are visibly poor, even in the West. These verses impel us to help and lift them up. Many might not be visibly poor, but broken in heart, mind, and soul. These verses orient us to offering care and support.
In many cases, it is the most destitute who are, in fact, closest to God. My godfather, Canon Andrew White, used to lead a church in Baghdad. The congregation suffered terribly from attacks from “Islamic State”; the church was bombed and attacked. A visitor observing their continued worship asked how they could be so happy. A young person simply answered: “You see when you have lost everything, Jesus is all you have left.” An inspiration and challenge to us all.


Preparing for an As-Is Sale Auction Sale What is a contingency in real estate?
A contingency in real estate is a clause that accounts for a specific circumstance or event and stipulates what may happen as a result of that unforeseen occurrence. Since public auction sales are typically selling the property in as-is condition, there is often an absence of contingencies. As a result, buyers are often granted time and opportunities to perform their due diligence in advance of placing a bid on the property.
Typically? Does this mean there are exceptions? Does this mean you have to have the full purchase price with you on auction day?
We kindly remind buyers to perform their due diligence. Consider the total purchase price and related fees before placing legally binding bids. In the event that a buyer cannot settle in a timely manner, they will be at risk of breaching their contractual agreement.If you are considering the use of a conventional loan product, please be sure to discuss the terms of the sale with your lender. Many auction properties do not immediately qualify for conventional loans. For example, a lender may require that the property pass a home inspection, but the property may not pass because the utilities are turned off. Be sure to perform due diligence in understanding what requirements your lender may have, if one is involved, and be prepared with a backup plan.


Patrick Hansen, a crypto venture adviser and European policy specialist, provided forecasts on the timeframe of two significant EU crypto measures. Between December 2022 and January 2023, Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) and Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR) will become law, according to Hansen.
US authorities are alarmed by the rapid pace of EU legislation. Hansen demonstrates that the extent and speed of these rules are concerning to the United States and may prompt them to act more quickly.
The mission of the MiCA is to safeguard the clients and investors of crypto firms. It also establishes obligations for issuers if they lose users’ crypto assets.
MiCA supervises stablecoins and mandates its issuers to keep enough reserves and fulfill withdrawal liquidity standards. The TFR, on the other hand, establishes money-laundering rules and addresses money-laundering difficulties with cryptocurrency.
Hansen indicates that the European Union is working on other crypto projects with significant ramifications. These include further restrictions against money laundering, the DeFi report, the NFT report, the
DeFi monitoring pilot, and the Digital Euro Legislation.
The United States is worried about the breadth and velocity of EU crypto regulatory discussions. Hansen explains that although the exact date has not yet been determined, the rules might be voted on as early as January of the next year. In addition, he states that at this stage, voting is really a formality since all rules have been agreed upon.
TFR, being a lesser rule, might take effect far sooner.
US legislators are also advocating for crypto regulation. In the United States, support for a regulatory crypto framework is bipartisan and bicameral. However, there is currently no timeframe for any significant action. Caroline D. Pham, commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said that the United States should seek to be rule creators rather than rule followers.


About the Commission
The National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice was launched in July 2020 by the Council on Criminal Justice. Its mission was to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the justice system, develop strategies to limit outbreaks, and produce a priority agenda of systemic policy changes to better balance public health and public safety.
The Commission was composed of 14 members who represent a diverse range of relevant professional expertise. Commissioners included current and former justice system leaders, elected officials, advocates, a leading incarceration researcher, a top public health specialist, and a directly impacted individual.
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There is a seeming paradox within Jewish prayer. If the times we pray and the words we say are fixed by halakha, how can tefilla also be flexible, individualized and filled with kavanah (intention)?! Parshat Chayei Sarah provides some insight into this question.
The Talmud, drawing on the parsha, contains a debate about the origin of the three daily prayers in Talmud Berachot. One opinion is that tefilla is modeled after the Avot: Avraham instituted shacharit, Yitzchak – mincha, and Yacov – ma’ariv. Alternatively, tefilla is based on the daily “tamid” offerings from the Beit Hamikdash. What is the difference? Tefilla which parallels the daily offerings is characterized by constancy and consistency, infusing holiness into our day at prescribed times. Tefilla modeled after the Avot conveys diversity and spontaneity in prayer. Each of the forefathers is associated with a different time of day/night for tefilla and with a distinct word for prayer in the Torah. Avraham’s prayer is called “standing.” Yitzchak’s tefilla is called “lasuach” (conversing?) and Yacov “encounters.” By drawing on both these sources of tefilla – tamid offerings and avot – the Talmud encourages us to engage with tefilla both from obligated regularity and from voluntary inspiration.
The source of Yitzchak’s mincha prayer, found in parshat Chayei Sarah, reinforces this duality in tefilla. The verse states, “And Isaac went out “
lasuaḥ” lasuaḥ” as meaning “to converse,” as in “sicha” (conversation). Others see a connection between “ lasuaḥ” and “sichim,” (plants and trees). Hence, Rav Kook, in Olat Reiyah, explains that tefilla is related to both: It is an opportunity for an individual to converse with God; and, tefilla enables a soul to blossom with renewed energy, so that a person can emerge from praying and branch out like a tree in the world.
Tefilla as “
sicha” establishes a framework for continuing to engage in regular conversation with God, while also leaving space to renew ourselves and our relationship with tefilla. Shabbat Shalom – Karen Miller Jackson


EIB Working Paper 2022/12 - Determinants of the exchange rate, its volatility and currency crash risk in Africa’s low and lower middle-income countries Author(s)
Okot, Anjelo
European Investment Bank
CollectionKnowledge Unlatched (KU) LanguageEnglish Abstract
"The last three decades have witnessed substantial changes in the foreign exchange markets in Africa, with moves towards liberalisation and flexible exchange rate regimes. This has increased the influence of financial market conditions and heightened the risk of exchange rate volatility and large and sudden exchange rate movements. This paper investigates the determinants of nominal exchange rates, their volatility, and crash risk in African lower and lower-middle income countries. It combines macro-panel estimations for 15 such countries with insights from interviews with market participants. It shows the importance of these countries' distinctive export structure, concentrated in a few agricultural and mineral-based commodities, as well as recent financial integration, for exchange rate determination. It finds that terms of trade, export concentration, and export prices have a significant impact on the exchange rate level and volatility. By contrast, financial factors including the interest rate differential, international market conditions, and short-term financial flows, influence the likelihood of sudden and large exchange rate movements."
KeywordsBusiness & Economics; Finance; Financial Engineering DOI10.2867/79307 ISBN9789286153716 PublisherEuropean Investment Bank Publisher websitehttps://www.eib.org/en/publications/index.htm Publication date and place2022 Grantor ImprintEuropean Investment Bank Classification
Finance


JSPS-4 Preliminary Investigation of Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex in Indonesia Abstract
Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRDC) has been recognized as a major cause of cattle morbidity and mortality throughout the world, which greatly affects beef and dairy cattle industries. It develops as a result of complex interactions between environment, cattle, and pathogens. Multiple viral or bacterial agents have been documented in BRDC cases. These include Bovine Herpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1), Bovine Viral Diarrheal Virus (BVDV), and Bovine Parainfluenza Virus-3 (BPIV-3), Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV); Bovine Coronavirus, Bovine influenza D Virus, Bovine Rhinitis A and B viruses, Bovine Adenovirus,
Mannheimia haemolytica (MH), Pasteurella multocida (PM), Histophilus somni (HS), Klebsiella pnemoniae, Truperella pyogenes, Ureaplasma diversum, and Mycoplasma bovis (MB) (1). Indonesia imports considerable number of life beef and dairy cattle from Australia and New Zealand. Close proximity of cattle in a high-density during transportation and stress related to dramatic environmental changes often give rise to significant losses due to respiratory diseases. Accordingly, feedlot and dairy cattle in Indonesia are likely to have high risk of experiencing BRDC. This preliminary study was aimed to investigate the occurrence of BRDC and to identify its associated pathogens in beef and dairy cattle in limited area of western Java.


The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the festivities can present many hazards for your pet. Between buying your Christmas gifts and making your New Year’s resolutions, take time to ensure your pet stays safe. Our team at
Premier Pet Hospital wants to help by explaining what potential hazards your pet could encounter this holiday season. #1: The Christmas tree is dangerous for your pet
Nothing puts you in the holiday spirit like a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, but the lovely evergreen can be problematic for your pet.
Ornaments— Glass and plastic ornaments can break, resulting in shards that could injure your pet. Avoid hanging these ornaments in areas your pet can access. Tinsel— Icicles are a lovely addition, but your pet’s attraction to their shine may lead to accidental ingestion, which could cause a gastrointestinal obstruction. If not surgically removed, the linear obstruction could lead to intestinal perforation. Lights— Some pets are compelled to chew on cords, and could be shocked if they bite on the Christmas tree lights. Ensure lights are hung out of your pet’s reach, and use cord covers to protect your pet from injury. Water— The Christmas tree water may contain fertilizers or bacteria that could harm your pet. Block off the Christmas tree’s base, so your pet can’t drink the water. #2: Christmas stockings are dangerous for your pet
Everyone loves stocking stuffers, but these small gifts can cause serious issues for your dog or cat.
Chocolate— No Christmas stocking is complete without a chocolate treat, but chocolate is toxic to pets. Theobromine and caffeine are toxins in chocolate that cause signs including restlessness, vomiting, and diarrhea. Xylitol— This artificial sweetener is commonly found in sugar-free gums and candy. When ingested by a pet, xylitol causes a dose-dependent insulin release, and your pet’s blood sugar will drop. Signs include weakness, incoordination, and seizures. Small objects— Small toys that fit in Christmas stockings can easily be ingested by your pet, resulting in a gastrointestinal obstruction. #3: The holiday feast is dangerous for your pet
Your pet will likely be tempted to sneak a yummy morsel from the holiday table, but the decadent food can cause issues, including gastrointestinal upset and pancreatitis, a painful, potentially emergency situation. In addition, many foods hold other dangers for your pet.
Bones— Cooked bones, including turkey bones, are brittle and can break easily, with sharp edges that could injure your pet’s mouth or esophagus. Onions— Onions and other Allium family vegetables, such as garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives, contain a toxin that can damage your pet’s red blood cells, leading to anemia. Signs include lethargy, vomiting, blood in the urine, and pale mucous membranes. Grapes— Grapes, as well as raisins, contain a toxin that can cause kidney failure in pets. #4: The holiday gatherings are dangerous for your pet
Celebrating Christmas and toasting the New Year with friends and family makes the holiday season special, but these gatherings can be stressful for your pet. Take precautions to keep your pet safe, including:
Designating a safe zone— Create a special area for your pet in a quiet room, where they can retreat if the shenanigans upset them. If your pet is shy, you may consider restricting them to this room until your guests leave. Microchipping your pet— Pets can easily sneak away when guests are going in and out, and properly identifying them will ensure they are returned to you if they go missing. In addition to microchipping your pet, ensure they wear a collar and identification tags that have your current contact information. #5: Fireworks can be dangerous for your pet
Many pets become anxious during fireworks displays, and some suffer from noise phobias that cause high stress levels. Steps you can take to alleviate your pet’s distress include:
Stay home— Don’t leave your pet alone to suffer by themselves. Your presence will comfort them, and let them know they are safe. Modify their situation— Take your pet to the most soundproof room in your home well before the fireworks start, and turn on the television or music to help muffle the noise. You can also give them a food puzzle toy as a distraction. Modify their behavior— If you know in advance your pet has noise-related anxiety issues, you can use desensitization and counterconditioning methods to modify their behavior. Start by playing an audio recording of firework noise at full volume, to verify your pet becomes anxious when exposed to the noise. If they do, turn the volume down until they no longer seem upset, and offer them a high value treat and praise. Gradually increase the volume, offering treats as long as they remain calm. This technique requires many sessions over several days or weeks to be successful. Consider medications— Several anti-anxiety supplements and medications are available that may benefit your pet. Consult our veterinary professionals, to see if these options are right for your pet.
Protect your pet from holiday hazards by following our advice. If you think your pet could benefit from anti-anxiety supplements or medication, contact our American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)-accredited team at
Premier Pet Hospital, so we can help alleviate their distress.


The SIMP report identifies events and themes emerging from information on Yemen between July–September 2022 that have had or are likely to have a social impact. It uses a broad definition of social impact, which is the effect on people and communities of a specific action or event or the lack of action to intervene in a situation. Themes were chosen based on the considered significance of their impact (or potential impact) on people as already observed and through time. The report aims to support the understanding of the groups and categories of people in Yemen facing the greatest challenges in meeting needs and those most vulnerable to protection concerns.
Overview


A collaboration of US researchers has developed temperature-sentitive hydrogel-particle films with adjustable size, shape, porosity and optical transmission. A simple evaporation method for fabrication is demonstrated, and membrane parameters can be readily tuned with temperature control.
Left to dry, a drop of colloidal particle suspension will typically leave a non-uniform, ring-shaped residue. This so-called “coffee-ring” effect is avoided by using poly(
N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPAM) microgel particles of a few microns in diameter with a suspension containing comonomer 2-aminoethylmethacrylate (AMEA). The AMEA introduces amine groups onto the particle surfaces, which are used for subsequent cross-linking.
Aqueous suspensions of the PNIPAM particles and glutaraldehyde cross-linker are dropped onto silicon wafer substrates. The immobile droplets are then evaporated in ambient conditions. A robust film is formed as the particles spread over the air–water interface, and neighbouring amine groups on the PNIPAM particles cross-link with the glutaraldehyde. The cross-linked films are detached from the substrate by soaking in a water bath, as illustrated in the figure below. The films pictured were made from droplets comprising 200–300 μL of suspension.
These novel films not only benefit from a simple fabrication procedure; due to the temperature sensitivity of PNIPAM particles, the films exhibit temperature-responsive behavior. T. Still and co-workers characterize this behavior with a series of heating and cooling experiments. They present interesting findings concerning the film optical properties. Modifying the temperature changes the polymer density, which in turn alters the particle refractive index and size.
The authors consider the potential to control film porosity and permeability for future applications. Furthermore, their method can be suitably used with hydrogel particles that range in size from tens of nanometers to micrometers, greatly increasing the range of responsive films that may be produced and tailored to specific applications. Read the full paper online at Advanced Materials Interfaces, which has free opt-in access for institutions until the end of 2015.


Alexander Waworuntu is a graduate student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, pursuing a Master of Arts in Global Governance. He is a recent graduate of Carleton University with a Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management with a concentration in International Relations and Conflict.
Completing his bachelor degree in the nation’s capital, Alexander explored a number of opportunities that strengthened his abilities in policy analysis and as a young professional in international relations. This includes multiple co-operative education positions throughout the federal government such as at Employment and Social Development Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Most notably, Alexander was a Junior Analyst at Global Affairs Canada’s Myanmar Development Program, supporting the implementation of development assistance to Myanmar impacted by the combined crises of the 2021 coup d’état and COVID-19. Alexander was also the president of the Carleton International Relations Society, a student-led organization dedicated to bringing IR career and networking opportunities to students through events such as embassy visits and panel discussions. Additionally, Alexander was the President of the Carleton University Kendo Club. He hopes to continue his study of the martial art during his graduate studies at the University of Waterloo.
In his graduate studies, Alexander hopes to deepen his understanding of the complexities of global challenges and how we can find sustainable solutions to them. He seeks to continue exploring his academic interests in human rights in Southeast Asia, conflict and security challenges in the Asia-Pacific, and global development issues. His work supporting human rights defenders in Myanmar has shown him the necessity for a strong and vibrant civil society in sustainable peacebuilding efforts, a topic he hopes to explore further through coursework and research.


This SLA’s requirements focus on the wrong activities. This SLA’s requirements aren’t specific enough. This SLA is missing a requirement. No change needed. Situation: Chiffon Outdoors manufactures rugged outdoor equipment using delicate fabrics. To ensure the safety of their rock-climbing customers, they have to carefully examine every climbing rope before selling it to ensure there are no flaws in the fibers their customers will be dangling from. This involves an extensive examination that requires a lot of time and specialized equipment. According to The Cost of Poor Quality, what category does this cost belong to?
Internal failure External failure Appraisal Prevention


Software-featured products in the increasingly connected world of the Internet of Things (IoT) are creating situations that customers find perplexing. Unlike tangible items, copyright-protected software features are rarely “sold,” only licensed. Such features are therefore subject to seemingly-anomalous terms of acquisition and ongoing use.
For example, software features may be remotely disabled within a purchased product. Recent reports are that Tesla remotely disabled advanced software features within a 2017 Model S after purchase, via software update. The car was purchased from a dealer that had previously bought the car from Tesla at auction as a California Lemon Law buyback, due to an unrelated defect. As sold by the dealer, the car had enabled—and listed on the window sticker—Enhanced Autopilot (with Summon feature) and Full Self Driving (FSD) Capability, software features normally costing a sales price premium of $8,000. Upon auditing the car’s features during a routine software update, Tesla determined that the purchase price did not include the premium for the two advanced software features. The features were disabled as part of the update.
Ownership of the tangible article, licensing of the software
Consumer confusion stems from the typical commercial practice of only licensing, not selling, software. Various forms of intellectual property—utility and design patents, copyright, and trademarks, at a minimum—apply to tangible products that are regularly sold. Sale normally “exhausts” the intellectual property owner’s rights in the specific product, including copyrights applicable to tangible articles such as books, paintings or sculptures.
Considered “intangible,” copyrighted software is not subject to the same presumptions of ownership and the rights of possession and use that are associated with the purchase of tangible products under the Uniform Commercial Code. Instead, software developers can—and normally do—merely license the use of the software (instead of selling the software). Unlike sales, software licensing is not legally required either to exhaust all rights of the “seller” (licensor) or to confer rights in perpetuity to the “purchaser” (licensee). Instead, licensing is a creature of contract law, and may contain whatever terms to which the purchaser agrees. The combination of “buying” a tangible article (such as a car or a smart phone) but merely licensing software features within the product can create confusion for consumers.
The product must actually be sold for the apparent conflict with licensed software features to arise. Many articles are merely leased rather than purchased, which impacts the right to control the product via disabling software features. Modems from an Internet service provider, for example, are normally leased for upfront payment but are contractually required to be returned when service is discontinued. In contrast to a purchased modem, the service provider would have greater legal rights in remotely disabling software features.
Within purchased products, the removal of premium features following purchase highlights that consumers must now be cognizant of how specific software-implemented features are priced, and how such pricing may evolve over time.
Essential and non-essential features
Disabling essential features of a purchased product merely because those features were implemented via software is unlikely to be legally sustained. Disabling software features should not render a utilitarian product unsuitable for its intended use. A purchased car or smartphone should not have software features disabled in a manner preventing the purchaser—or any subsequent purchaser when the car or phone is resold—from driving the car or placing calls using the phone.
By contrast, non-essential features are fair game for various price-based marketing schemes. In addition to the possibility of features being disabled for non-purchase, several such schemes are already in use.
Promotional features
The concept of “loss-leader” or promotional features takes on new meaning when those features are implemented in software. After all, specialty wheel rims cannot be repossessed merely because an introductory or promotional period has elapsed. For software features, however, promotions may include temporarily free use of the feature, with a subscription or other additional payment required to continue the use of the feature after the expiration of the promotional period. This model is common with entertainment media libraries and video games.
Subscription versus “purchase”
Software as a Service (SaaS) or subscription-based licensing is becoming increasingly prevalent, despite perpetual or paid-up licensing having previously been predominant. Such subscription-based licensing makes the periodic adjustment to market segmentation easier. A software feature previously included within a “base” package may be moved into a higher cost package once a current subscription period has elapsed.
The intellectual property protection afforded to software has created a dichotomy for how consumers acquire products versus the software features within such products.


Many biological processes in the human body take place in intracellular environments under crowded conditions. This means that such cellular activities occur in the presence of inert macromolecules. These macromolecules are thought to have large effects on reaction rates and equilibria. However, under conventional conditions, these same processes are studied in vitro under uncrowded conditions in dilute buffers and therefore not reflective of physiological conditions. Hence, this project aims to study the effect of macromolecular crowding on antigen-antibody reactions in an attempt to mimic intracellular environments. It also aims to highlight the importance of introducing crowders as a factor of study in conventional in vitro experiments involving cellular reactions. The model reaction investigated involves human collagen type 1 on skin samples and specific antibodies against these antigens. Inert macromolecules of defined hydrodynamic radius and charge were added into the reaction media while quantitative tests are conducted to determine the effect of crowding on the rate and extent of reaction. The macromolecular crowders used were Dextran Sulphate, Ficol170, Ficol1400 and Polyvinylpyrrolidone360. Results were than analysed with the Metamorph 7 imaging system to determine signal strength under crowded and non-crowded conditions. At high primary antibody dilutions, skin samples incubated with a primary antibody solution crowded with a combination of inert macromolecules showed improve signal strength. This could be because crowding tends to shift reaction equilibria such as to minimise the amount of excluded volume, leading to association of the antigen and its specific antibody. This is known as the excluded volume effect. In addition,crowding the primary antibody solution helped increase the rate of reaction. The results also suggest that the addition of crowders may reduce the amount of antibodies needed per sample and decrease the necessary incubation time. Therefore, antigen-antibody reactions can be done more cost-effectively, However, the presence of charged macromolecules such asDextran Sulphate has an inhibitory effect. Further work is also needed to establish whether macromolecular crowding enhances specificity and thereby reduce autoflourescence of the skin sample.
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National Wastewater Testing Programme - Quarter 1 2021 Key findings: Q1 2021 An estimated $77 million was generated through illicit drug distribution across New Zealand during this period, based on the levels of drugs detected. Methamphetamine use decreased, with an average weekly consumption of 10.8 kilograms. This is a 14 percent decrease (1.7 kg) when compared with the previous quarter (Q4 2020), and a 30 percent (4.6 kg) decrease when compared with Q1 2020. The average weekly MDMA consumption for Q1 2021 was 4.5 kilograms. This is a 53 percent decrease (5.3 kg) from the previous quarter (Q4 2020) and is the lowest quarterly consumption of MDMA since wastewater testing began. Cocaine consumption remained similar to the previous quarter, with the average national weekly consumption of cocaine being 0.5 kilograms during Q1 2021.


On October 27, Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution group in Bangkok teamed up with consulting firm KPMG to offer a webinar titled “Business Rehabilitation in Thailand: Considerations for Debtors and Creditors.” The webinar aimed to help companies better understand the rehabilitation process as they look ahead toward the post-COVID-19 environment.
During the session, Alongkorn Tongmee, senior associate; Jamorn Pornponwat, associate; and John Frangos, partner, introduced the Thai business rehabilitation process and detailed the objectives and benefits of rehabilitation, notable legal challenges, and key considerations that debtors and creditors should keep in mind if they become involved in business rehabilitation in Thailand.
A full video recording of the session is available below.


In dealing with massive distributed data, exact computations may be possible but can still be very expensive to perform. Instead, it is often desirable to look to more lightweight computations that give (guaranteed) approximations. A central approach is the idea of the mergeable summary: a compact data structure that summarizes a data set, which can be merged with others to summarize the union of the data without significant growth in size. This framework enables parallel computation. Samples and sketches are two examples of well-known, effective mergeable summaries. I'll present recent results on new, compact mergeable summaries for various tasks, such as approximating frequent items, order statistics, and range counts.
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Back-to-School Checklist for Parents
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) released a back-to-school checklist, highlighting best practices for using American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to support school communities as they continue to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents and families can use this checklist to communicate with their local school or school district leaders about plans to use ARP funding on learning acceleration, COVID-19 prevention measures, mental health supports, and family engagement.
Engage Every Student Initiative
Launched by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, the Engage Every Student Initiative aims to ensure that every student can access a spot in a high-quality out-of-school-time program. This national ED initiative is supported by five coordinating partners and more than 20 allied organizations that guide, encourage, and provide technical assistance to states, districts, schools, and community-based organizations on using available Federal funding and supports to implement year-round out-of-school-time programs.
Back to School Blitz: Strategies for Improving Attendance in the First Three Months of School
This Webinar features U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten and presenters from ED’s Student Engagement and Attendance Center and Attendance Works exploring attendance, absenteeism, and student engagement. Presenters share data on the issue of chronic absenteeism, including post-pandemic trends, root causes, and impacts on learning and achievement, and offer actionable strategies for improving attendance and engaging students and families.
Addressing Trauma and Fostering Resilience
Hosted by the Institute of Education Sciences’ Regional Educational Laboratory West, this Webinar collection features 13 professional learning opportunities on topics related to trauma and resilience in school environments. These Webinars spotlight actionable strategies to help educators, administrators, and school staff better understand student behavior, implement trauma-informed practices, foster youth leadership and resilience, and respond to their own needs by practicing self and collective care.
Lessons from the Field - Supporting Transgender & Nonbinary Students in K-12 Schools
This Lessons From the Field Webinar, hosted by ED in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, focuses on how schools can create safe, supportive learning environments for transgender and nonbinary students. The Webinar features a diverse roundtable of experts, advocates, education practitioners, and a student discussing policies, programs, and practices that affirm and support transgender and nonbinary students.


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Boasting the world’s second largest population, India is a massive market offering a ton of potential for medical device manufacturers. While the Indian government has launched numerous programs to try and support R&D investments in their country, India still imports 90% of all sophisticated devices they need. Currently, it is the 4th largest medical device market in Asia, with their market size expected to grow by ~28% to reach $50 billion by 2025. Most of this growth can be attributed to citizens’ rising disposable income and significant government investments in healthcare infrastructure throughout the country.
Medical devices are overseen by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) which was established under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 to regulate the importation, manufacturing and distribution of drugs in the country. While India has approved several amendments to the original Act, India’s regulatory process remains fairly unsophisticated and instead, provides manufacturers with a specific list of device types that require registration.
List of notified Medical Devices
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Information updated on June 14, 2021. Learn more about the updated regulations here.
Asia Actual is available to help navigate the complex medical device registration requirements and regulatory pathway for medical device and IVD distribution in India.
Contact Asia Actual for a free consultation discussing the potential for your medical device or IVD in the India medical market.
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It was discovered by Oersted in 1820 that a magnetic compass needle was deflected when placed near to an electric current; this was a breakthrough in the understanding of magnetism that later led to Ampère observing that the magnetic field of a solenoid being identical to that of a magnet.
Ampère then hypothesised that all magnetic effects were due to current loops and that the magnetic effects in materials must be due to “molecular currents”, attributed to the movement of electrons. However, the currents predicted by this model were unfeasibly large and a second origin of magnetism was required. This second magnetic mechanism was spin, postulated by Dirac in 1928, after he solved the fully relativistic quantum mechanical equations governing the electron.
The spin of an electron is hard to visualise, but has the properties of a small magnetic moment pointing either “up” or “down”. Within an atom, electrons are arranged in
orbitals, with a maximum of two electrons with opposite spin occupying each orbital (due to the Pauli Exclusion Principle). The orbitals are further grouped into shells. In all atoms except for hydrogen there is more than one electron and these electrons can interact with each other as well as with the nucleus, leading to “coupling”. Coupling
As outlined above, the total magnetic moment of a free atom has two contributions from each electron:
The angular momentum as the electron orbits the nucleus (strictly, the momentum of the nucleus relative to the orbiting electron). This is effectively Ampère’s molecular current and is known as the orbital contribution. The ‘spin’ of the electron itself
In an atom with a single electron, there are just two magnetic fields produced which can interact (see above figure). The magnetic field from the electron’s spin interacts with the magnetic field from its movement around the nucleus, leading to so-called
spin-orbit coupling.
In an atom with more than one electron, the total magnetic moment of the atom will depend on the spin-orbit (intra-electron), spin-spin (inter-electron) and orbit-orbit (also inter-electron) coupling. The spin-orbit coupling is weak for light atoms and generally can be ignored in calculating the total angular momentum.
The total magnetic moment can be determined by simple vector addition of the fields.
Important results of this coupling are as follows. When working out the moment on an atom, only
incomplete electron shells (groups of orbitals) contribute. Furthermore, electrons arrange themselves in shells in such a way as to maximise total spin. Putting these two results together, we see that once a shell is more than half full, spins begin to pair up within orbitals and the available magnetic moment decreases. This underlies the existence of magnetic order in elements in the middle of the 3d series and the middle of the 4f series.


Market insight in association witH Ischemic stroke market will likely experience limited impact despite second wave
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has heavily impacted markets across the medical devices industry. However, the stroke market has been showing some stability and will likely experience a slight uptick in the near future as a result of Covid-19. A recent study published by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) highlighted significantly high rates of severe strokes and a higher risk of death among Covid-19 patients of all ages, also reporting younger patients experiencing strokes as their first symptom.
Several leading manufacturers in the neurovascular space have noted stable sales in their ischemic stroke portfolios. GlobalData expects that while the market has experienced some negative impact on growth compared to the previous year, the urgent nature of stroke care will limit the impact to a decrease of approximately 5%.
Growth in the thrombectomy market is expected to return to pre-Covid-19 levels in 2021. Other markets within the neuro space have experienced a significantly greater impact, where procedures to treat neuromodulation and aneurysm experienced declines of up to 50% during the peak of the first Covid-19 wave, while the number of stroke treatment procedures have experienced declines of less than 10%.
The recent AAN study of stroke among Covid-19 patients, in addition to the rising number of stroke cases, highlights the importance of stroke care now more than ever, pushing manufacturers to continue releasing innovative treatment devices. Cerenovus, the neurovascular subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, recently announced the release of three new devices for clot removal, including its third-generation stent retriever. GlobalData expects that advances in stroke care will be imperative in minimising post-stroke complications, and the stroke market will experience minimal impact in the expected second wave.
For more insight and data, visit GlobalData's Medical Intelligence Centre


October 25 2022
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The Upside of Uncertainty in Copenhagen
Uncertainty is increasing. It's always been here but not like this, and it's not going away.
While part of our capacity to deal with the unknown is innate, a larger portion is learned. Those who develop this “uncertainty capability” are more creative, more successful, and better able to turn uncertainty into possibility. When we reframe each uncertainty we encounter as possibility, we leap across or over from one thing to another. Since we are all experiencing uncertainty, possibility awaits all of us...we just have to grasp how to leap over to where it is. Drawing on interviews with innovators, entrepreneurs, and artists, the author explores how to face the uncertainty that comes with new possibility and see the possibility hidden in any uncertainty.


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This paper explores the potential use of a social robot as tutor and playing partner in a primary school mathematics classroom. Our approach is using a math card game, based on the understanding of fractions, to study the pupil-robot interaction. We follow an iterative process consisting of three consecutive phases: (1) data collection involving a human playing partner, (2) a remotely controlled social robot as tutor and playing partner, and (3) a fully autonomous robotic tutor and playing partner. We present data collected from the phase 1 and 2 trials involving a total of 13 pupils (ages 10–12). The lessons learned from the first two phases are presented, as well as how these lessons can help inform future steps towards meeting the challenges presented by an autonomous robotic playing partner (phase 3).


AbstractThe establishment of the fully staffed and resourced Christian school at the Warramiri Yolŋu, remote Indigenous homeland of Gäwa in northeast Arnhem Land is an impressive narrative of vision and resilience. However, even more impressive is the complex and profound philosophy of education that sits beneath this narrative and continues to supply the inspiration for Gäwa Christian School.
The ‘on country’ perspective functions as the axiological foundation for the school, maintaining that true teaching and learning can only eventuate when the right people are living holistically together on their right land, utilising their right language. In contradistinction to the ex-Mission community centralisation or ‘hub’ town model of government educational planning, at Gäwa the priority remains firmly on children being raised on appropriate yirralka (clan home-land-identity centres) with their Warramiri Elders, and other appropriate Yolŋu, as determined through the gurruṯu (kinship) system. Furthermore, at Gäwa there is an emerging evolution of the philosophy to incorporate a ‘through country’ emphasis, highlighting the land’s active role in the education process via
the development of a seasonal-cycle digital curriculum.
‘Bothways’ education was first expounded by Yolŋu educators in the 1980s, through the sharing of various metaphors from moiety and clan structures, ceremonial practices and water/food sources to explain how balanda (white) schooling systems should mirror the balanced and negotiated common ground where new knowledge can be produced in the Yolŋu cosmology. Despite the pressures of the standardised Australian Curriculum and the dominance of English literacy and numeracy benchmarks in the last decade, at Gäwa this
traditional Yolŋu ‘Bothways’ approach is still pursued. Indeed, due to the transculturation history that the Warramiri clan, in particular, have shared with waves of ‘outsiders’ to Yolŋu shores over many centuries (including Methodist missionaries, ‘Macassans’ and even older sea-faring visitors), the ‘Bothways’ epithet is an apt summary of the epistemological foundation of the school’s philosophy. At Gäwa, new metaphors have been supplied to renew this ‘Bothways’ approach from a distinct Warramiri perspective and multiliteracy
pedagogies have been developed to integrate traditional Warramiri, Christian and balanda English literacy priorities into a synthesised learning environment.
The elucidation of the ‘on country’ and ‘Bothways’ philosophy of the Gäwa Christian School is a significant project as it will assist future balanda and Yolŋu teachers to maintain the Warramiri vision in the local Gäwa context and supplies a model to grow a network of Yolŋu Christian homeland schools across Arnhem Land. In an era of increasing educational confusion and dysfunction in remote Indigenous Australia, the current research is a profound but clear example of an educational philosophy application functioning to support genuine Indigenous self-determination.
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(BIVN) – Above average rainfall is expected for this year’s wet season in Hawaiʻi, especially from December 2022 through April 2023, forecasters announced Wednesday.
Kevin Kodama of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration presented the 2022-2023 wet season rainfall outlook for the State of Hawaiʻi during a news conference on Oʻahu.
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center anticipates the La Niña weather pattern, which has persisted through 2022, will continue into spring 2023.
Rainfall distribution can be influenced by the strength of La Niña. A weak to moderate event is favored, NOAA says, and heavy rainfall “may focus primarily on the windward slopes while leeward areas remain dry.”
Drought may continue through the wet season, the forecasters say, especially over the leeward areas of Maui County and the Big Island.
Kodama also presented a look back at the 2022 dry season. Most locations in Hawaiʻi had near-to-below average rainfall from May through September.
The worst impacts were seen on Maui and Hawaiʻi island. “Kona slopes on the Big Island had only a short period of drought in September and has since improved,” NOAA added.


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Angela D. Thomas, DrPH, MPH, MBA, brings nearly 20 years of experience in the scientific and administrative leadership of translational and clinical research from Federal and non-Federal sponsors. She currently serves as the vice president of healthcare delivery research at MedStar Health Research Institute.
Dr. Thomas is responsible for leading a team of experts to apply rigorous scientific methods to enable next-generation healthcare delivery through quality, safety, innovation, health economics, payment reform, outcomes, health services research, data science, and health equity. This team of healthcare delivery experts lead, implement, and evaluate data-driven solutions that support policies and programs that improve healthcare in a manner that integrates science with the clinical and operational expertise required to meet patient and community needs. Dr. Thomas also ensures that these research activities leverage the collective leadership and unique strengths of MedStar Health and Georgetown University.
Dr. Thomas’ research interests focus on health equity and patient safety. In March 2020, the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation funded $27 Million of the $30 Million Safe Babies Safe Moms initiative. As the Executive Leader of this program, Dr. Thomas has overall responsibility for ensuring the development, implementation, and evaluation of an evidence-based program that will reduce disparities in maternal and infant mortality in Washington, DC. In addition, she contributes her research expertise in disparities, health equity, and patient safety to the initiative to uncover the contributing factors leading to disparities in maternal and infant harm. Through her previous work at the University of Michigan, Dr. Thomas served as a key member of the Pelvic Floor Research Group in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology where she published and presented, both nationally and internationally, on research related to urinary incontinence in women. Dr. Thomas gained valuable research expertise in using qualitative and quantitative survey methods to understand the context of racial disparities in urinary incontinence, which ultimately won an award from the International Continence Society. With a scientific and administrative career spanning nearly two decades, Dr. Thomas has extensive expertise executing all aspects of research projects, including retrospective data analysis, chart review and abstraction, recruitment and retention, and overall project leadership. She has hands-on experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods as well as extensive experience analyzing user data from electronic health records, patient safety event management systems, AHRQ patient safety indicators, extraction of severe maternal morbidity cases, using the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Global Trigger method, statistical analyses, and disseminating research findings through journal articles, conference presentations, and technical reports. Dr. Thomas’ research has been funded by the Latham Foundation, published in several peer-reviewed academic journals, and covered by media outlets such as Modern Healthcare and WTOP.
Dr. Thomas received a Bachelor of Science in biopsychology and the cognitive sciences from the University of Michigan. She received a Master of Public Health in health behavior and health education, also from the University of Michigan. Later, she received her Master of Business Administration from the Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration and her Doctor of Public Health in Advanced Practice Leadership in Public Health from the University of South Florida.


Career Ending Injuries On Athletes : The Studies
It can be difficult to discuss studies that are related to Career Ending Injuries On Athletes topic.
The Types of Sports Injuries Associated With Professional Athletes
A study about theworst career-ending sports injuries The research project aimed to define the types of injuries that are most commonly associated with professional athletes and to provide tips on how to avoid them. The study enrolled 162 professional athletes, including sprinters, swimmers and wrestlers, who had career endings related to either an injury (such as a knee fracture) or a health condition such as bone density loss.
Aging Athletes injured more often than younger athletes
A study about competitive youth sports and the rise of overuse found that many athletes end up injuring themselves more than the first time around. This is often due to the attitude that competitive athletes have towards their sport and their body.
The Adverse Effects of Career-Ending Injuries on Athletic careers
A review about sports career transitions found that career-ending injuries constitute a unique type of transition that any athlete may face. Therefore, the intent of this study was to explore what factors make these injuries more likely, and how they impact athletes lives. Overall, the study found that career-ending injuries were more likely when an athlete was younger, had less experience in the sport, and had a lower grade point average. This suggests that it is important for athletes to have a good career Plan before they enter the sport, and to consider how their injuries may impact their future careers.
The Experiences of Career Transition following Injury: The Role of Trauma
A study about career transitions post-injury found that these experiences can cause physical and psychological trauma, confusion, uncertainty about the future and career options. The study also found that these experiences can lead to a change in career direction.
NFL Players Career- ending Injuries: an issue for players who have an IRL injury
An analysis about career-ending injuries in the National Football League (NFL) found that they are an issue for players who have an IRL injury. The study found that this is a higher percentage of career-ending among NFL players than those who do not have an IRL injury. These injuries can cause significant pain and disability, which often impacts a players ability to come back and play football after the injury. Additionally, NFL players families are often left with a lot of Heartache and sadness as their loved ones lose their careers to an IRL injury.
Posttraumatic growth during sport: A matter of opinion
A paper about posttraumatic growth after sport revealed that there are Some athletes develop posttraumatic confusion and Locomotor difficulties (IKEA syndrome) long after the injury. Other athletes experience a positive psychological response to their injury and develop better self-esteem and overall functionality.
Resilience in Collegiate Athletes Living With A Season- or Career-Ending Injury
A review about collegiate athletes living with a season- or career-ending injury found that they face a variety of physical and emotional stressors. Resistance to resiliency was also highlighted. These athletes often face unique challenges in managing their injuries, which contributes to their overall resilience.
The Psychological Impact of a career-ending Non-Musculoskeletal Injury
A journal about professional cricket players who have experienced a career-ending non-musculoskeletal injury has been undertaken. Three male cricketers each with over nine years of playing experience in professional cricket representing England and Wales participated in the interviews. The participants revealed that the experience has had a psychological impact on them. They found it difficult to maintain their focus when their injuries became more common, and they were also impacted by the publics perception of professional cricket.
The Blue Jays GeForce reliever ranked highly in throwing injuries
An analysis about throwing injuries found that the risk of throwing an individual out of professional baseball was 16%. This is significant because if a pitcher is injured, they often do not have the opportunity to pitch in a game and are then at a disadvantage.


Industry 4.0, an exciting future of digitalization, integration, and auto(no)mation. A future where organizations gain significant competitive advantage or fall behind. But what is Industry 4.0 exactly and what does it look like in the real world. Which challenges are there to overcome and how to do this?
This article provides an understanding in real-world Industry 4.0, lists achievable examples, and discusses the challenges that one most likely will encounter during the transformation. And finally, the article will introduce a comprehensive approach to the real-world Industry 4.0 transformation.
Industry 4.0 holds an exciting future. A future that poses entirely new sources of business value and revenue. A disruptive transformation where organizations enter the 4th industrial revolution and leave their competitors behind through digitalization, integration, auto(no)mation, and insight.
Very exciting and crucial indeed, but how do real-world businesses with real-world budgets, real-world limitations, and perhaps operational legacy systems take part in this disruptive transformation?
This guide introduces a comprehensive real-world approach to lasting Industry 4.0. It enables real-world businesses to transform their organization with small value-generating steps, to a future of lasting uniform Industry 4.0.
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Judge declares Buenos Aires’ Fugitive Facial Recognition System Unconstitutional
On September 7, a trial judge declared the
implementation of the Fugitive Facial Recognition System (SRFP, for its name in Spanish) by the Government of the City of Buenos Aires unconstitutional. The decision set an important precedent for risks associated with privacy and intimacy in public spaces in the context of public surveillance for law enforcement purposes. Remarkably, this is also one of the very few known judicial decisions in the global privacy space that clearly looks at the rights to privacy, intimacy and data protection as rights having collective relevance rather than merely individual rights. The decision revealed multiple violations of individuals’ privacy, and instances of abuse of authority by system operators.
The SRFP was implemented in 2019 as part of the Video Surveillance System of the capital of Argentina and was previously the subject of a government suspension order in April 2020 due to reduced system efficacy caused by pandemic-related masking. The system consisted of facial recognition software installed in selected video surveillance cameras already distributed in Buenos Aires. The Urban Surveillance Center of the Police Department was responsible for visualizing and processing the images and checking them against a national database containing capture orders for fugitives of the justice system (the CONARC database). Upon finding a match, the system issued an alarm and dispatched officers to detain the alleged fugitive.
Following the announcement of the SRFP, many civil society organizations criticized the risks to privacy and other fundamental rights (such as freedom of association) posed by the system, as well as its potential for abuse due to its wide scope and nature. In December 2020, the
Observatorio de Derecho Informatico Argentino (ODIA), joined by other civil society organizations, filed an amparo 1 lawsuit before an administrative court against the Government of the City of Buenos Aires for i) issuing Resolution 398, which created the SRFP; ii) approving Law 6.339, which incorporated the SRFP into the local public security law (Law 5.688); and iii) implementing the system without adequate mechanisms.
The court agreed with ODIA and declared the SRFP unconstitutional, prohibiting its operation until control and oversight mechanisms required by law are put in place.
1. Privacy as a collective right, redressable through constitutional mechanisms
The first element of the decision analyzed the standing of the ODIA to bring the lawsuit, and whether the
amparo action was the appropriate way to do so. As an initial matter, the court determined the ODIA had standing to sue because the ODIA alleged a violation to the fundamental rights to privacy, intimacy, and protection of personal data. Argentinian courts recognize three categories of procedural standing rights: i) individual rights, ii) rights of collective incidence in regard to collective goods, and iii) rights of collective incidence in regard to homogeneous individual interests. The court determined the rights to privacy, intimacy, and data protection fall under the second category – rights of collective incidence in regard to the collective good. For litigation relying on such rights, a plaintiff’s identity is not relevant, as long as the case is related to a collective incidence affecting citizens of Buenos Aires. The relevant question is whether the plaintiffs are or represent citizens, whose presence in the city makes them susceptible to a privacy violation.
The court also considered whether an
amparo action was the appropriate redress for the alleged harm. The court determined that an amparo is permitted as long as the plaintiff is able to demonstrate i) an actual or imminent injury, restriction, alteration or threat to constitutional rights; ii) a manifest illegality or arbitrary actions by the authority; and iii) the possibility of judicial redress within a reasonable time. In this case, because of how the SRFP was implemented, and the risks it posed to fundamental rights, the court concluded an amparo action would provide an effective and timely remedy, as opposed to the contentious administrative procedure set forth in the Administrative and Tax Code. Additionally, as a constitutional recourse, an amparo action allowed the court to study the constitutionality of the incorporation of the SRFP into Buenos Aires’ public security law, in light of the rights and obligations in the national Constitution and applicable international treaties, such as the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data (Convention 108). 2. Lack of control and oversight
The second element of the court’s decision focused on the failure of the Government to adopt safeguards to counteract the risks posed by the SFRP’s implementation. Resolution 398, which approved the implementation of the system, authorized the Ministry of Justice and Security of Buenos Aires (“the Ministry”) to issue additional regulations for its “effective implementation” and invited the Public Defender’s Office to audit the system. In March 2020, the Public Defender signed a collaboration agreement with the Ministry in the context of Resolution 398, but noted that beginning in 2019 it had documented “serious flaws” in the functioning of the SFRP leading to unlawful detentions.
The decision found several inconsistencies between the local government and Public Defender’s assertions regarding unlawful detentions arising from SFRP “false positives.” When asked about the number of detentions due to “false positives,” the government claimed there had been no wrongful detentions after the implementation of the SFRP, and that any false alarm or wrongful detention arose from potentially erroneous information in the CONARC fugitive database. Contrary to those claims, the Public Defender verified that unlawful detention of individuals due to SRFP “false positives” had occurred. These “false positive” cases were also confirmed by the National Directorate of the National Reincidence Registry of Argentina, which mentioned in certain detentions officers failed to validate the order’s information with the individual’s DNI (national document identity) or their biometrics, indicating the police were relying on the system’s alarms although they could be triggered by inaccurate information.
The decision highlighted a pattern of unlawful detentions lasting one to three hours, where individuals were mistakenly identified as fugitives. The court noted that in several cases, the SRFP system correctly identified an individual but issued an alarm based on invalid or expired orders in the underlying CONARC system. In one example, a man was mistakenly intercepted at a metro station due to an alarm issued by the system; after some time, the officers noticed the capture order contained a different name from the one appearing in the individual’s DNI, which was provided by the SFRP registry, and later that the individual’s DNI could still be linked to the capture order within the SRFP, despite a formal request for deletion. In another example, a woman’s July 2019 interception and arrest by eight policemen at a railway station resulted from a years-old expired CONARC capture order.
Separately, the court also documented the government’s failure to implement other legally required oversight mechanisms. The public security law of Buenos Aires mandated all video surveillance systems, including the SFRP, to be included in a Registry providing operational status information for each system. The law also required the Ministry to send an annual report to a Special Committee for the Monitoring of Video Surveillance Systems (Special Committee) and the Public Defender’s Office describing the technical specifications of the software used by the SRFP, any modifications, and the criteria for the installment of video surveillance cameras in certain points of the City. However, almost two years after its implementation, the databases were never registered and the Committee never established.
3. An unreliable database
Throughout the decision, the court emphasized the problematic nature of the system’s source of information. The SRFP operated through the CONARC database, which has information about capture orders issued by national and local courts. However, according to the officials in charge of its operation, the CONARC database has “serious flaws” that, when used for the SRFP, could lead to “false positives” resulting in unlawful detentions, several of which the court described in detail. Updates to the database are usually affected by delays related to the overall functioning of the judicial system, as well as errors linking the information of a fugitive with biometric data, since the latter is provided by the National Registry of Persons (RENAPER).
Ultimately, the court held that the SFRP is contrary to the principle of presumption of innocence. Almost anyone in the City could be erroneously identified as a fugitive and thus detained by the police. The court found that, contrary to the local government’s assertions, this risk was ongoing and widespread, and it had been this way since the system was first implemented, as demonstrated by the Public Defender’s documentation. Additionally, the judge determined that although some flaws are rooted on the CONARC database, the SRFP could not be considered lawful
per se since its operation exclusively relied on that database. The court indicated that the “mere possibility” of adverse consequences, in addition to the absence of adequate control and oversight mechanisms, demonstrated that the SFRP posed a “serious risk” of a breach of the citizens’ privacy. 4. Abuse of authority findings
The decision also noted several inconsistencies in the government’s description of the system’s operation following its implementation. The Ministry argued the SRFP was a completely automated process that left no space for discretionary or arbitrary human intervention. Under the law, the SFRP could only rely on the information provided by the CONARC database, and the public security law of Buenos Aires specifically prohibited the incorporation of data from individuals that are not included in that database. As a result, the number of records in the system should have matched the number of registries in the CONARC fugitive database. However, after obtaining the lists of registries in the CONARC database and the number of requests to the RENAPER for biometric information, the Court noticed the numbers did not match.
Comparison of CONARC and RENAPER records revealed that, including periods of time when the SRFP system was allegedly suspended, the government made 9,392,372 requests to access biometric data, in excess of the number of active fugitives within the CONARC database, which only had up to 35,000 registries. These requests demonstrate the government accessed biometric data from individuals that were not fugitives and whose information the authorities had no legitimate purpose to access. Specifically, the Court verified that at least 15,459 search records in the SRFP were about individuals that were not included in the CONARC registries. This verification, the court concluded, indicate the government of Buenos Aires had misused the SFRP.
The Court ultimately determined the actions of the Buenos Aires Government were contrary to the data protection legal system in Argentina. The final factor in the court’s decision turned on the lack of accountability for high-level users of the SFRP system. The court found it unreasonable that seventeen unidentifiable “admin” users had unrestricted access to the sensitive information of millions of individuals, while also free to manipulate and/or erase data without any meaningful transparency or accountability mechanisms in place. The court determined that at least 356 search records for individuals whose biometric data was incorporated into the SFRP were manually erased, making it impossible to assess whether those searches were legally justified.
Finally, the court noted that while the SFRP relied on the processing of sensitive information,
an impact assessment was never performed by the system owners. Conclusion
The court declared the implementation of the SFRP unconstitutional. The court was specific that unconstitutionality arose from the specifics of the SFRP’s implementation and not on the system itself; as a result, the system could potentially be put into operation again if authorities comply with the requirements of the judicial mandate. The court specifically noted that “when the system is implemented again” it will be mandatory that i) the Special Committee for the Monitoring of Video Surveillance Systems be established and that the Public Defender must be able to effectively exercise its oversight obligations; ii) the Registry of the surveillance systems be created; iii) a
data protection impact assessment on the system be performed, and iv) the public must be consulted regarding the implementation of the SFRP. Importantly, although the court criticized the reliance of the SFRP on the CONARC database, it did not seem to prohibit the system’s reliance on it in the future.
Critically, in addition to preserving the SFRP system writ large, the decision did not declare the law creating the SFRP and incorporating it in the public security law unconstitutional. In fact, the court did not question the law’s constitutionality under Argentina’s constitutional and conventional framework of fundamental rights and freedoms. This is a key point because the
amparo action specifically enables a judge to perform this analysis. If the SFRP is implemented once again, it will be interesting to see whether the constitutionality of the law is reviewed under an amparo lawsuit and if specific instruments protecting privacy and personal data, such as Convention 108, play a significant role in the analysis.
Finally, this decision should be seen as part of a larger and decentralized push to oppose government use of facial recognition technologies growing globally over the past years. While in the European Union, the European Data Protection Supervisor, the European Data Protection Board, and the European Parliament are moving towards requesting a ban on live facial recognition technologies in public spaces as part of the legislative process of the AI Act, in the U.S. a bill was recently introduced with the objective to place “strong limits and prohibitions on law enforcement use of facial recognition technology,” limiting its use to situations when a warrant has been obtained.
It is also important to mention that this decision could be reversed under appellate review if the government decides to appeal. Nevertheless, the trial court’s decision has been celebrated in Argentina as an important precedent for the protection of personal data and privacy, and because it exposed an abuse of authority long accused by ODIA and other organizations since the SFRP system began to operate.
Editor: Lee Matheson 1 The amparo is recognized as a right in Article 43 of the Argentinian Constitution. It is a process or trial through which citizens can challenge the constitutionality of laws, as well as actions or omissions from authorities that affect constitutionally recognized rights and freedoms.


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Abstract
Factor VII deficiency is characterized by epistaxis, bruising, hemarthrosis, mennorrhagia, gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria, and intracranial hemorrhage during infancy. Causes of acquired factor VII deficiency include liver disease, Vitamin K deficiency, and warfarin administration. Congenital factor VII deficiency is an autosomal recessive disorder, with the homozygotes having a severe deficiency and the hetereozygotes a moderate deficiency of factor VII. Orthopedic, gynecological, cardiothoracic, and abdominal surgical procedures have been successfully performed in patients with factor VII deficiency both with and without factor VII replacement. We present two patients with moderate and moderately severe factor VII deficiency who successfully underwent intracranial procedures using plasma during the perioperative period for factor VII replacement. One patient successfully underwent stereotactic placement of mesial temporal lobe depth electrodes and subdural strip electrodes followed by anterior temporal lobectomy for medically refractory seizures. The second patient successfully underwent craniotomy for an olfactory groove meningioma. No bleeding complications were encountered with any of the three intracranial procedures performed. These cases represent the first reported cases of successful intracranial procedures in patients with factor VII deficiency, other than shunting procedures performed for intraventricular hemorrhage during infancy.
Keywords Craniotomy Factor VII deficiency Neurosurgery Stereotactic ASJC Scopus subject areas Surgery Clinical Neurology